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Sony W230 vs Sony W310

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Photography Glossary

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony W230 and Sony W310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W230 (12MP) and the W310 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W230 was revealed 10 months earlier than the W310 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W230 grades versus the W310 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W310

 W230 W310 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W230

 W310 W230 
LaunchedJanuary 2010February 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W310

 W230 W310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W230 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the W230 and the W310.

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W230 and W310 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W230 and W310.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged W230 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography info
Sony W310 Portrait photography info
27
focusing manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography details
Sony W310 Street photography details
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W230 Sports photography information
Sony W310 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography information
Sony W310 Travel photography information
51
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography information
Sony W310 Landscape photography information
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging details
Sony W310 Vlogging details
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Sony W230 vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W310
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-120mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.0-5.8
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 137g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $180 $150